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Discount New York Giants Jerseys . -- Big Papi is staying put. David Ortiz and the Red Sox agreed to a 2015 contract Sunday with options for the following two years, a move that means the popular slugger will probably finish his career in Boston. Ortiz, the World Series MVP last season, has led the Red Sox to three championships in the past 10 years. He batted .309 with 30 home runs and 103 RBIs in 137 games last season after missing all of spring training while rehabbing a strained Achilles tendon. The 38-year-old designated hitter has 431 major league homers and has made nine All-Star teams in 11 years with Boston. The Red Sox announced the deal Sunday night. It includes a club or vesting option for 2016, and a club option for 2017. "With this agreement, we have near certainty that David Ortiz will finish his career in a Red Sox uniform, which is something we have all wanted and that we are all proud of," owner John Henry said in a statement. "It is difficult to describe Davids contributions to our city both on the field and off the field, and we are so proud to have this ambassador of our game with us as he continues on this road to Cooperstown." Multiple media outlets reported earlier that the sides had reached an agreement that guarantees Ortiz $16 million in 2015. He is set to earn $15 million this season as part of a two-year contract he signed in November 2012. The team said Ortiz, manager John Farrell and general manager Ben Cherington would be available to the media Monday in Sarasota before the Red Sox play the Baltimore Orioles. Big Papi batted .353 with five home runs and 13 RBIs in the 2013 post-season. He hit a clutch grand slam that swung the AL championship series against Detroit, then punctuated his performance with a dominant World Series against St. Louis. He went 11 for 16 (.688) with two homers, six RBIs and eight walks to leave him with the best World Series batting average (.455), on-base percentage (.576) and slugging percentage (.795) among players with at least 50 plate appearances. Ortiz ranked third in the majors with a .564 slugging percentage last season, and his .972 OPS over the past three years trails only Miguel Cabrera (1.036). Ortiz is a .287 career hitter with 520 doubles and 1,429 RBIs in 17 big league seasons with the Twins and Red Sox. He was voted MVP of the 2004 AL championship series, leading Bostons unprecedented comeback from a 3-0 deficit against the rival New York Yankees. By then, Red Sox fans had fallen in love with Big Papi. By now, hes joined the pantheon of Bostons most-beloved sports stars, a group that includes the likes of Bobby Orr, Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Tom Brady and Ted Williams. Since arriving in Boston in 2003, Ortiz ranks second among major league hitters in slugging percentage (.572) to Albert Pujols (.601). Big Papi also has 11 career game-ending homers in the regular season, more than any other active player.
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Spencer Pulley Jersey . LOUIS -- The St.MIAMI -- The latest purge by Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria targeted the personnel department rather than the dugout. President of baseball operations Larry Beinfest was fired Friday after 12 years with the Marlins. The move came as the team neared the end of its third consecutive last-place season in the NL East. In reaction to parting with Loria, Beinfest said: "It was time." The owner also fired Jim Fleming, who had been with the Marlins for 12 seasons and was Beinfests special assistant. Beinfest and Fleming were dismissed with two years left on their contracts. Loria said he would soon make further announcements about a new structure in baseball operations, and Marlins executive Dan Jennings is considered a strong candidate to replace Beinfest. Jennings has been with the team for 11 seasons and is vice-president of player personnel and assistant general manager. Another possible candidate is vice-president and general manager Mike Hill, who has been with the Marlins for six seasons. Beinfest provided a measure of stability during the Marlins frequent payroll purges and changes in managers -- theyve had five since 2010, with Mike Redmond holding the job this season. Beinfest was general manager in 2003 when the Marlins made an improbable run to the World Series title. But there has been no return to the playoffs since, with Lorias tight payrolls making it difficult for the franchise to be competitive. The Marlins moved into a new ballpark last year, but their fortunes on the field only declined, and their loss total has risen each of the past four years. This season has been especially dismal, with the team ranking last in the majors in runs, home runs and batting, ensuring the seventh last-place finish in the franchises 21 years. Beinfest also worked under Loria in 2001 with the Montreal Expos. When Loria bought the Marlins before the 2002 season, he brought Beinfest along.
Alec Ogletree Jersey. "Larry has worked with me for 13 years, making huge contributions to our efforts and serving as a partner to me in the process," Loria said in a statement announcing the firing. "I wish him nothing but the best and know he will make a great addition wherever he lands." Beinfest sent a text message to media outlets as the Marlins began batting practice before the start of a game against Detroit with a record of 59-100, worst in the NL. "I was just fired by Jeffrey Loria," Beinfest wrote. "I want to thank the Marlins for the opportunity. I look back positively at tackling numerous challenges, opening a new ballpark and enjoying a World Series championship. I worked with some tremendous players and staff in Miami and appreciate their friendship and professional respect. "I look forward to continuing my 24-year MLB career in the near future." Despite the Marlins poor record, Beinfest won praise for his acquisitions of prospects after Loria ordered the high-payroll 2012 team dismantled. A blockbuster trade with Toronto last November brought to Miami promising youngsters Adeiny Hechavarria, Henderson Alvarez and Jake Marisnick. Young starters Nate Eovaldi and Jacob Turner were also acquired in recent deals to trim the budget. And 2011 first-round draft pick Jose Fernandez is a strong contender to win NL Rookie of the Year. Coincidentally, a player involved in Beinfests worst trade was back in Miami on Friday -- reigning AL MVP and Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers. The Marlins dealt him to Detroit in a 2007 trade that netted little in return. A succession of poor drafts under Beinfest also hurt the Marlins, who have never won a division title. They won the World Series in 1997 and 2003 after making the playoffs as a wild-card team.
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